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DAVIE–It’s looking increasingly likely that new quarterback Jay Cutler will make his Dolphins debut Thursday against Baltimore.

Cutler, who sat out of the preseason opener, has now had a full week of work and has been taking first-string reps. The Dolphins’ lone concern at this point is whether he’s ready for actual game play, particularly if he’s regained his pocket awareness.

“He’s pretty much got the offense down, it’s just more about timing,” coach Adam Gase said after this morning’s practice. “It’s more mental, just kind of that feel of when to turn the ball loose, getting used to the receivers, the d-line rushing. Ours is a good d-line to get used to getting in your face a little bit. It’s happening fast, so it’s probably going to be good for him at the end of the day when we start playing some other teams. Our d-line is tough to go against. They get back there quick.”

When asked if he knew yet whether Cutler would play (and assumedly start over Matt Moore) against the Ravens, he said, “I’m trending in the area of yes, but we’ll see what happens the next few days.”

Moore, who is in line to be Miami’s backup this season, started against Atlanta last Thursday and played one series. He had two handoffs and a five-yard pass to DeVante Parker.

For Cutler, this would be his first NFL game since starting for the Bears last November. He went 17 of 30 for 252 yards with one touchdown and one interception.